Daybreak
She told me you’d come and visit my dreams,
Said No fear, for in sleep he’ll draw near, so
I’ve been waiting. Have you forgotten to stop by?
Or was it Your touch on my traps — twisting tension
Bedding down lodging deep in my neck, like
A limp for the head. Lately nights toss
Interminable with striving, sleep evading, skull
Upon a rock. Night after night exertion
Blinding bleeds of sweat, and Is this over yet? When.
Will this mismatch end, let go my sheets, extend
Release — a surrender — no more to pin for position,
No more to strive for peace
–Lee Kohman
